A fabulous opportunity for a TV/Film Producer or Locations Manager who is looking for a change. You will play a central role in developing and promoting Scotland's offer to international and local productions.

The ability to travel throughout Scotland, as well as internationally, is important.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a national screen body driving the development of all aspects of Scotland's film and TV industries.

THE ROLE

As Head of Screen Commission, you will work manage the strategy for inward investment of film and television productions to Scotland, through reaching out to both local and international producers.

Key responsibilities:

Take responsibility for the overall management of enquiries from film, television, advertising and other producers/location mangers/scouts.
Work in partnership with the British Film Commission as an inherent part of the full UK's location/studio filming offer internationally.
Partner with and support the activities of local film officers.
Support the networking of Scottish creative talent.
Advise and refine how the business can best work with the Scottish Government, its agencies, and local government; in regards to the promotion of Scotland.
Manage department spend across budget lines
Work with local council authorities to draft, agree and implement Film Charters.


THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience working in the Film & TV sector, and have the ability to develop new senior-level relationships with UK and international producers. Previous experience of working in (or with) a screen commission/locations office would be highly desirable.

You will need to be able to demonstrate experience of working at a strategic level to support the development and delivery of film or television production.

You will be promoting Scotland as a filming location so it will be very useful to have a geographic knowledge of the country in terms of its historic and build environment.

Remote working will be offered, however given the role requires regular travel to locations around Scotland as well as regular trips to festivals, markets and to meet international clients, it makes sense to be based in Scotland.


NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Searchlight only advertises active roles
Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.

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